Patents Examined by Cris L. Rodriguez
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Patent number: 11974649Abstract: A cosmetic container is disclosed. A cosmetic container according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: an inner case having an inner space; a rotating bezel which is rotatably coupled to the upper part of the inner case and which has a discharge hole; a rotating member positioned in the inner space, and coupled to the rotating bezel so as to rotate integrally with the rotating bezel; and a piston positioned in the inner space, and coupled to the rotating member so as to be lifted or lowered by being linked with the rotation of the rotating member, wherein contents are discharged through the discharge hole by the lifting of the piston.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2019Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: SAMHWA CO., LTDInventors: Kyung Chang Lee, Chang Gon Kim
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Patent number: 11969311Abstract: Dental attachment placement apparatuses with one or more replacement attachment systems for providing one or more replacement dental attachments. The replacement attachment systems may include a body that is configured to orient and align the apparatus with respect to the teeth. The apparatus may include one or more primary dental attachments coupled to the body, where the body is configured to position the primary dental attachments adjacent to the teeth for bonding. The replacement system can be configured to replace the primary dental attachments and align replacement dental attachments with respect to the teeth.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2021Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Align Technology, Inc.Inventors: Peter Webber, Siobhan O'Leary
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Patent number: 11963835Abstract: The fingertip dental flosser includes a tube or cap made of soft silicone adapted for being worn on a user's index fingertip. A U-shaped flosser fork or yoke is attached to the free end of a mounting arm projecting from the silicone finger cap. The proximal end of the mounting arm is pivotally attached to the silicone finger cap by a pivot pin, ball-and-socket, or other pivot joint so that the floss attached to the fork or yoke may extend orthogonal to the silicone finger cap or may be pivoted to extend axially parallel to the silicone finger cap. The mounting of the fingertip dental flosser on the index finger utilizes the remaining agility and sensitivity of the elderly or disabled, permitting better control and grip over finger pressure, since tactile sensation allows the finger to locate the teeth and interproximal surfaces to position the floss for more effective cleaning.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2023Date of Patent: April 23, 2024Assignee: KING FAISAL UNIVERSITYInventors: Faris Yahya I. Asiri, Youseef Majed Almugla, Hatim Dhaifallah Alqurashi, Mohammad Hamidaddin
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Patent number: 11950927Abstract: The present invention relates to a dental object (100) for attaching to a tooth (101) or teeth in an intraoral space, having an adhesive region (103) with a gutta-percha material (105) for attaching the dental object (100) to the tooth (101) or teeth.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2021Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Ivoclar Vivadent AGInventors: Raimund Tichy, Jonas Reinhardt
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Patent number: 11950675Abstract: Provided for are devices and methods for separating eyelashes and/or removing excess mascara, such as after application of mascara which results in undesirable clumps and/or excess mascara. The devices include a pin effective for breaking up or removing the clumps and/or removing excess mascara. Advantageously, the devices include a pivotable pin storable within a storage cavity of a housing or handle for safety and portability. The pin may be lockable or positionable in one or more positions for ergonomic and safe positioning for use near the eye.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Inventor: Karen Rabinovici
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Patent number: 11937992Abstract: A temporary alignment system and method for holding a dental coping to an implant abutment using the same threads in the abutment that are used for definitive attachment are disclosed. The disclosed temporary fasteners initially orient and hold a coping against an abutment with a force along the same axis as the semi-definitive screw. The aligned coping can be picked-up in a closed-tray impression process without unscrewing the temporary fastener. Embodiments include threaded posts that release copings from the abutment through axial forces. Some embodiments include a threaded post with separable cap that is picked-up with the coping. Methods for converting an existing prosthesis for screw attachment to implants in a single visit and digital capture of the converted prosthesis are described.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2023Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: Smart Denture Conversions, LLCInventors: Brandon Dale Kofford, Charles Albert Rudisill
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Patent number: 11925246Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a trimming guide to enable a person with or without particular skill, or a robot, or a computer, or a numerical device to cut a predetermined design, style or shape. More particularly, the invention relates to a trimming guide that would enable a person by him or herself, with or without training or particular skill, or through the use of a robot or a computer or a numerical device to trim his or her own hair, or another person's hair to a quality, finished state which is a predetermined design, style or shape.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2021Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Inventor: David Michael Treadway
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Patent number: 11911229Abstract: An ultrasonic unit manufacturing system and process are based on a universal ultrasonic generator unit that operates interchangeably with either one of piezoelectric and magnetostrictive ultrasonic devices, and optionally as well as with either on-off or power level control footswitches. The ultrasonic units use a generator unit having a detector that determines whether the connected device is piezoelectric or magnetostrictive, and activates the generator for the appropriate piezoelectric or magnetostrictive operating mode. The ultrasonic units so made and methods of using them are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2022Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Inventor: James Feine
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Patent number: 11903473Abstract: Disclosed is a hair-straightening comb for quick styling, which includes a comb-tooth part and a handle part, the comb-tooth part includes a housing with an inner cavity, a heat-conducting comb body sealingly embedded in the inner cavity, and a heat-generating component fixed on a back side of the comb body; the comb body includes a bottom plate and short comb teeth formed on an outer surface of the bottom plate, and the bottom plate has a plurality of embedding grooves distributed at intervals, a comb-tooth bar is embedded in the embedding groove; the handle part includes an outer casing, and a fan component and an air inlet provided on the outer casing, an air duct communicating with the outer casing is formed between the housing and the comb body, and air outlet holes communicate with the air duct.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: GUANGDONG HONGYUAN ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO., LTDInventors: Taiqiao Yin, Shengquan Wang, Yu Xian
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Patent number: 11896449Abstract: A snap-on snap-off drill stop device for boring into a tooth and or in bone. The stop device that impedes insertion of the bore device into the tooth or bone tissue beyond predetermined depths at pre-selected stages of a drilling process by simplifying the tedious process of exchanging drill bits and drill stops for the ultimate size and depth bore.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2016Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Inventor: Sohail M. Ebrahimi
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Patent number: 11896458Abstract: A dental anchoring system includes an angled abutment, having a main body extending from a top to a channel body, the channel body extending away from the main body at a predetermined angle less than 180 degrees; a lip extending around the top; and an opening extending from the top and through the channel body, the opening to receive an attachment device; the angled abutment is to provide an angled attachment for a dental prosthetic.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2020Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Inventor: Ankur Dahiya
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Patent number: 11896460Abstract: The present invention relates to an implant-driver tool and method of using same for proper insertion of implants into a predrilled drillhole in a bone.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2022Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Inventors: Samir Nafar, Yosef Ben Yosef
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Patent number: 11883253Abstract: A tooth loosening device comprises a body having a tooth contacting portion connected to a handling portion. The tooth contacting portion has a tooth contacting member including one or more surfaces adapted to contact a tooth, and the handling portion includes a manipulation member. The tooth contacting portion can be inserted into a mouth having a tooth in need of loosening, and the manipulation member can position the tooth contacting member so that the one or more surfaces contacts the tooth in need of loosening. The tooth in need of loosening can then be loosened by manipulation of the tooth loosening device. A vibrating mechanism can also be provided to apply vibration to the tooth in need of loosening.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Inventor: Matthew Schaeferle
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Patent number: 11882911Abstract: The invention discloses a steam hair straightener, comprising an upper handle and an upper cover forming the upper part, and a lower handle and a lower cover forming the lower part, wherein the upper handle and the upper cover are assembled and fixed by screws, and a first installation cavity is formed there between; the lower handle and the lower cover are also assembled and fixed by screws, and a second installation cavity is formed there between; the inside of the first installation cavity is equipped with an upper heating plate, a hot steam device, a water tank and a water pump; the second installation cavity is equipped with a lower heating plate, an infrared device, a function control board, and a 360° rotating power cord; the hot steam device is installed on the upper heating plate.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Dongguan KangRoad Electrical Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yungang Zhou
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Patent number: 11877615Abstract: A wig apparatus is provided. The wig apparatus includes: a mesh base comprising an inner surface, an outer surface, a fold portion and a terminal edge portion; a band member comprising a first surface, a second surface, a top edge and a bottom edge, wherein the first surface is coupled to the inner surface of the mesh base and wherein the second surface is coupled to the inner surface of the mesh base; a first portion of artificial hair coupled to at least the outer surface of the mesh base adjacent to the first surface; and a second portion of artificial hair coupled to the outer surface of the mesh base adjacent to the second surface.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2020Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: SHAKE-N-GO FASHION, INC.Inventors: Susan Kim, Jason Kim
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Patent number: 11871826Abstract: A method and apparatus for styling hair using an apparatus preferably shaped as a hand having finger like elements that are flexible and can be separated from each so that a strand of hair can be inserted in between two of the finger like elements so that the strand is held in place as its being braided. The apparatus is mounted on a base with a clamp for securing the apparatus to a chair, table or other surface to keep the apparatus in place during the braiding of each strand of hair being braided. In another embodiment the apparatus can have three flexible elements that are generally upwardly extending from supporting surface such as a hand like or other structure so that two strands can be placed in between the places between the two end elements and the middle element for braiding.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Inventor: Stasha Mabatano-Harris
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Patent number: 11871832Abstract: A modular cosmetic product is provided that includes a container defining a cavity, an insert, a bezel, and a cosmetic product pan. The insert is adapted to be disposed within the cavity of the container and is at least partially constructed from a magnetic material. The bezel is also adapted to be at least partially disposed within the cavity of the container, and includes at least one opening. The cosmetic product pan is adapted to retain a cosmetic product and is at least partially disposed within the at least one opening of the bezel. The cosmetic product pan is at least partially constructed from a magnetic material such that it is urged towards the insert.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2022Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: ELC MANAGEMENT LLCInventor: Yeon Jung Roh
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Patent number: 11872100Abstract: Pincers for removing residual dental roots by the application of a contrary force on the mandible and maxilla on a pre-fixed screw. It is constructed in such a manner as to enable the strength of the operator to be multiplied and the final movement of the pincers to be reduced. The operator will need to apply minimal force and thus the procedure becomes simple and safe, thereby preserving the underlying bone structure and facilitating implant osseointegration. Likewise the device can be easily sterilized and assembled/dismantled easily because of the small number of moving parts. Further, there is no need for the mouth to be opened so widely, which results in less movement and less trauma caused by excessive opening of the patient's mouth, and it adapts to the irregular profile of support on the dental arch.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: SIT EVOLUÇÃO E TECNOLOGIA LTDA.Inventors: Joaquim Francisco Bertuol Porto, Douglas Laufer Schmidt, Ricardo Alberto Heine, André Schaan Casagrande
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Patent number: 11864727Abstract: An apparatus for performing dental surgery includes a central processing unit that controls automated operation of the apparatus and a display that renders an image of a target tooth requiring surgical intervention. The image of a target tooth being created from an image file received from the central processing unit. An input device receives surgical instructions from a user for providing the surgical intervention. The instructions are provided to the central processing unit for process. The surgical instructions include visual indications on the image of a target tooth that is to be treated. A robotic arm that includes an end effector is in communication with the central processing unit. The central processing unit controls the robotic arm to remove a region of the target tooth. The system also simultaneously mills the final tooth restoration in a separate milling chamber.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2020Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Cyberdontics (USA), Inc.Inventors: Christopher John Ciriello, Robert Joseph Ciriello, James Alexander Farwell
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Patent number: 11857051Abstract: A composition dispenser with dynamically adjustable protrusions/bristles for delivery of a cosmetic composition to a substrate, particularly hair coloring agents. The composition dispenser comprises a protrusion unit including one or more protrusion elements and at least one dispensing orifices appointed for fluidic communication with a formulation reservoir. The protrusion unit is operably coupled to a length-adjustment element configured to adjust an exposed protrusion length of the protrusion elements along a direction perpendicular to a rotation plane of the length-adjust element.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2020Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: L'OrealInventors: William Robert Bickford, Jason Fyfe, Andrea Saverino, Oliver Sha